Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Comforting Magnolia

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score 2 1/8" from both sides
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Oval 2 5/8" x 3 5/8"
      • Nest two ovals together and die cut
        • Cut two at one time, one is used as support in the inside of the card
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for oval sentiment
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 1 3/4" x 5 1/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases and Good Morning Magnolia stamp sets
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Mossy Meadow
    • Petal Pink
    • Soft Suede
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Monday, May 18, 2020

Showered With Love

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer - Die #4 *
    • Scrap for flowers and umbrella handle
  • Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer - Die #5
    • Scraps for boots and umbrella
  • No Matter the Weather** and Under My Umbrella stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Layering Ovals and Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Umbrella Builder punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Rain and dew drops **
  • Dimensionals

* Dies are numbered starting with the largest
** Paper Pumpkin March 2020

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Garden Impressions Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Products
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 5 1/4"
      • Scored at 4" and 5 1/2"
    • Scraps for flowers (3)
    • Scrap for label
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Shaded Spruce cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Be mindful of a directional pattern and which side the two layers are on - BTDT
    • Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Label Me Pretty stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Crafts by Beth Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Circle 1 1/4", 1 3/8", Pretty Label and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Apricot Appeal grosgrain ribbon
  • Tear and Tape Adhesive
    • Optional, ribbon will keep it closed
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals


Inspired by a YouTube video Lisa's Stamp Studio. I am a layer gal, I added one extra layer to make the card pop.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Garden Lane Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 9/16" x 8 6/16"
      • Fold in half
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 15/16"
    • Scrap for sprigs (3) and sentiment layer
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 5)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for flower (cut 2)
  • Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Nest together #1, #3 and #4 *
      • Keep the scrap made from die #3 and 4", this will help you align the center piece more evently
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 15/16"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* Die number begins with the largest being #1


Frugal Tip

Place a Silicone Craft Sheet on top of the Garden Green layer to prevent Dimensionals from being placed crooked on your card.  Move the craft sheet as you slowly attach the card layer



Tuesday, May 12, 2020

So Sweetly Thank You

Everything is Rosy FREE INSTRUCTIONS

This would make the 21st card created using the Everything is Rosy Medley available on the Clearance Rack HERE.

I have tutorial available FREE with your $50 order using my Hostess Code (top right hand side on my blog).  It is also available for $9.95. Please EMAIL me for purchase information.  See below for more information.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat layer
  • Regal Rose cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (top section) measures 3 7/8" x 3 3/4"
      • Cut diagonally from 1" down on right side to the corner on the bottom left
    • Card layer (bottom section) measures 3 7/8" x 4 1/8"
      • Cut diagonally from 2 3/4" down on left side to corner on the top right
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • So Sentimental stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Melon Mambo ruched ribbon
  • Dimensionals

Everything is Rosy Tutorial


I used several different items to create the TWENTY cards.  They would include Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette or Regal Rose (any pale pink will work) and Whisper White Thick cardstocks.  I also used several different sentiments which can be easily subsituted with any sentiment stamp you may have in your stash.

I am offering an Adobe PDF file for purchase with the measurements for each card.  This file can be yours FREE with your $50 or more purchase using my Hostess Code found at the top of my blog.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Under My Umbrella Center Step Easel Card


I created this card after seeing the layout presented on YouTube. You can view that video HERE.  Please make sure to leave a comment to her video. I won't provide cutting and scoring details here.  You can find them in her video.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 3"
    • Scrap for easel anchor stamped sentiment
  • Balmy Blue cardstock
    • Card layer (center section) measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
      • See video for cutting
    • Card layers (left/right panels) measure 1 1/8" x 3 1/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (easel anchor) measures 5 3/8" x 2 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside for sentiment) measures 5 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Scrap for flowers, scallop oval and umbrella handle
  • Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 5 1/4" 3/4"
      • Mine is different from video, I didn't want DSP to be in the middle center panel
    • Card layers (left/right panels) measure 1" x 3" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (easel anchor) measures 5 1/4" x 2 1/4"
    • Scraps for boots and umbrella
  • Pictogram Punches and Under my Umbrella stamp sets
  • No Matter the Weather stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2020
  • Basic Gray and Memento black inks
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Umbrella Builder punches
  • Rain drop embellishments
    • No Matter the Weather kit
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Happy Mother's Day

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Floral Shoppe Collection / Pink Lilies (Graphic 45)
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
    • Card layer (envelope) measures 5 7/8" x 2 1/4"
    • Scraps for die cuts
  • My Wonderful Family* and Tea Together stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Layering Ovals and Tea Time Framelits
  • Dimensionals
  • Sequins
* Paper Pumpkin April 2020



Monday, May 4, 2020

Stitched Magnolia

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 9/16" x 8 6/16"
      • Fold in half
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
    • Scrap for flowers (3)
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 15/16"
    • Scrap for sprigs (2) and sentiment layer
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Nest together #1, #3 and #4 *
      • Keep the scrap made from die #3 and 4", this will help you align the center piece more evently
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 15/16"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* Die number begins with the largest being #1



Helpful Tip

Place a Silicone Craft Sheet on top of the Garden Green layer to prevent Dimensionals from being placed crooked on your card.  Move the craft sheet as you slowly attach the card layer



Friday, May 1, 2020

Botanical Prints Fun Fold


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Dusty Durango (or Terracotta Tile) cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 5 1/4"
      • Scored at 4" and 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
    • Be mindful of a directional pattern and which side the two layers are on - BTDT
    • Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Black Memento ink
  • Botanical Prints sentiment die cut
  • Circle 1 3/4" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Tear and Tape Adhesive
  • Dimensionals



Inspired by a YouTube video Lisa's Stamp Studio. I am a layer gal, I added one extra layer to make the card pop.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Botanical Prints

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 1/2" crimped
    • Scrap for scallop oval and flowers
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
    • Cut your 6" x 6" carefully and you can make two cards including inside layer
    • Card layer (top) measures 5 1/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 5 1/8" x 1 3/8"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Crimper
  • Black jewels
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Well Wishes Lasting Elegance

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Bermuda Bay cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for two flowers
      • One for inside
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Scrap for three flowers
      • One for inside
      • Double up on front
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Scrap for three flowers
      • One for inside
      • Double up on front
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for three sprigs
      • One for inside
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Add Dimensionals on this piece
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4 x 4"
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
      • Glue to card base
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Dandelion Wishes
  • Tranquil Tide ink
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non) SU
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals

Friday, April 24, 2020

Blog pictures

I noticed my pictures were not showing up on my blog.  I have updated the posts that contained errors.

Happy Stampin'

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Blessed ... to be your friend

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Bermuda Bay cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
      • This is the die cut piece, Dimensionals are placed under this
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • To A Wild Rose stamp set
  • Bermuda Bay ink
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals
 


Sunday, April 19, 2020

Thank You Kindly

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment and butterflies
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 1 3/16" x 3 3/4" (cut 3)
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 3/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints and Butterfly Gala stamp sets
  • Memento Black ink
  • Calypso Coral Ribbon
  • Butterfly Duet, Itty Bitty Accents, Large and Scallop Oval hand punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Black Jewel

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Elegant Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card
    • Fold card, then trim down to 4 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Nest dies #3 and #5 together and die cut
    • Use the center to punch out your sentiment mat
  • Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper
    • Cut one card layer of the paper
    • Apply tape runner adhesive on the back of the Petal Pink die cut piece 
    • Gently lay down one card layer of the paper to the back
    • Trim where needed*
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
* A silicone craft sheet is perfect to use.  Once attached and trimmed, turn right side up and place on top of the silicone sheet and apply pressure.




Monday, April 13, 2020

Lasting Elegance

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Grapefruit Grove cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Lasting Elegance Dies
  • Grapefruit Grove organdy ribbon
  • Sequins
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Peaceful Poppies - Center Split Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Painted Poppies stamp sets
  • Flirty Flamingo and Memento black inks
  • Poppy Moments dies
  • Decorative Label punch
  • Dimensionals


Monday, April 6, 2020

UPDATE Any Occasions Stampin' Up! Note Cards


Update: I decided against cutting the card base with the die

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card
    • Fold card base, then cut to measure 4 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Copper cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
  • Regal Rose cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Printed using Crafts by Beth sentiments
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Sunday, April 5, 2020

Any Occasion Stampin' Up! Note Cards

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card*
    • Fold note card or 7" x 5 1/2" scored at 3 1/2"
    • Using #2 Die place one edge along the crease fold and die cut
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
      • Punch 1 3/8" circle and flower punches from the inside piece (frugal tip)
  • Taken with Teal cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Picot scallop die (non SU)
  • Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* It is better to use regular Whisper White, the note cards are thicker and easily destroyed when attempting to die cut close to the cut line.

Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Thursday, April 2, 2020

Easter Blessings


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Easter Blessings stamp
  • Memento black ink
  • Inside sentiment (file available for purchase, EMAIL me)
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Spring punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals